SWEET POTATO HUMMUS

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Sweet potatoes' orange glow gives away their beta-carotene content. By serving this dip with whole-wheat pita and raw vegetables such as red peppers and broccoli, you also get selenium, vitamin C, and sulforaphane.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (19.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 garlic clove, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Whole-wheat pita and crudites such as red pepper and broccoli

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor.
  • Combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, oil, cumin, and garlic in the food processor. Puree, about 1 minute; thin with water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and let cool; refrigerate, in an airtight container, up to 1 week. Serve with pita and crudites.

Samuel Kirby
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This hummus is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet potato flavor.


Yessica ASales
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this hummus. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Victor Mapanyane
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This hummus is so addictive! I could eat it every day. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Ahmed ali Ansari
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I'm always looking for new and exciting hummus recipes. This one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, delicious, and easy to make.


AWAIS MALIK
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times already and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Qwesi Bator
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This hummus is so creamy and smooth. I couldn't stop eating it! I also love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Rima Ten
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I love that this recipe uses roasted sweet potatoes. It gives the hummus a smoky and caramelized flavor that is to die for.


Ros Collard
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this hummus changed my mind. The sweetness is subtle and perfectly balanced by the other ingredients.


Tumwesimire Miria
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This hummus is a great snack or appetizer. I also like to use it as a sandwich spread. It's so versatile.


James Billings
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I love the vibrant color of this hummus. It makes it so inviting. And the taste is just as good as it looks.


Ogba Arinze
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I've tried many hummus recipes before, but this one is definitely my favorite. The combination of sweet potato and tahini is just perfect.


Troll Face
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This recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner cook like me can make it perfectly. The hummus turned out creamy and delicious.


Sujal Shrestha
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This was a hit at my last party! I love the unique flavor that the sweet potato adds to the hummus. It's also a great way to get more veggies into my diet.